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Installing Software
guest
 June 20th, 2009 4:42 PMReport

I just downloaded this software over the Internet and was shown some kind of documentation about accepting the installation of another program besides the one I downloaded. Could this be spyware? [br]

guest
 June 20th, 2009 4:45 PMReport

What you are facing is possible spyware installation. Spyware is usually downloaded as part of a program and installs along with the other program. But in this case you are told to accept the agreement to install the other program. The only problem is you aren't sure if that is spyware or not. [br][br]If you really want to play if safe, your best bet would be to not download anything from the Internet, unless you know the source of the download. This is especial;ly true if is shareware. Spyware has been known to be attached to shareware. So be careful when downloading that software. You may be putting yourself into a position you don't want to be in. [br][br]

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